Lionel Messi

Who is the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup History?

Before the 2026 tournament, Miroslav Klose had held the record since the 2014 World Cup, having scored 16 goals across four tournaments (2002–2014). Lionel Messi entered the 2026 World Cup with 13 goals, tied Klose with a hat-trick against Algeria, and then moved ahead with goals against Austria.

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